Our governor who killed thousands in nursing homes by puttin' virus positive people in the homes has decided that bear hunting is barbaric. So the hunting seasons have been cancelled. Now us farmers are back to the 3 S's.

If I remember correctly , New Jersey's bear hunting started in recent times because of human/bear conflicts.

I guess we need more people mauled to bring it back.


How truly barbaric.

Why would you patronize a state like NJ in the first place, with their attitude for hunting? Save your license fees and tourists dollars for a friendlier environment.

I wouldn't go there to hunt rats.

Jim

More information can be found at- https://www.njherald.com/story/news...21-division-of-fish-and-game/8044391002/

The only good thing in NJ is the price of gas, but it is illegal to pump your own.

EdP, not anymore, raised the tax on gas so that it is now more than New York state.
One of our bears ate a hiker a few years ago about 10 miles from my house. A man was clawed up about 2 weeks ago in his garage. This state will sacrifice a few people a year on the alter of animal rights.

I agree. But in the case of the OP, he lives there.

Mike

Thanks for the update on fuel price Eric. I'm heading to NH in a few weeks to hike with friends and usually stop for diesel just south of Port Jervis. Hate to even enter NJ and now I have no reason to.

I noticed that. I was using "you" in the generic sense.

Jim

New Jersey is called the Garden State for a reason. Its a beautiful place outaide of north or south Jersey. Pkrt Jarvis area is real beautiful.

Not too many years ago i read a really good article on the NJ bear population. It was the highest population per square mile of any state. With such a small area, high population - human conflict cases was also one of the highest. Yet another example of poor management by those tasked to manage.

Sad to hear.

Keep up the fight Guys.
They cancelled the spring bear hunt here for a while but had to reverse the decision because of YUGE problems.

Can New Jersey's Governor be sued when an angry or surprised bear maims or kills someone. If the bears become emboldened by no hunting and the ensuing lack of fear/respect for humans, I would imagine that would be the basis for a lawsuit by the injured party? That approach would be the avenue I'd take. Wait for the issue and present this to whomever is hurt first, and continue to push this approach with each case. Is there any N.J. group or entity capable of this? Boco may be onto something here.

I expect the state would be immune to such a lawsuit, though the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

Jim

Garunteed there will be a big increase in bear/human conflicts. Unbelievable decision by the Gov

Sure. Anybody can be sued but who do you spose will have the best lawyers and influence the judge?

Thanks for the encouragement, Boco.

There are a number of lefty leaders in "blue" states that need to take long walks off of short piers for a multitude of reasons, this one included...

they are comin after us more and more.It won't stop we have to stand up to them thru all the trapping and hunting organizations...join!!